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Speech and hearing specialists assess individuals with communication challenges related to speech, language, and auditory functions, then create and administer customized therapy programs. These healthcare professionals may be employed in educational institutions, medical centers, public health clinics, recovery centers, or independent practices.
The bachelor's program in speech and hearing sciences focuses on understanding typical speech, auditory, and language development. This curriculum readies students for advanced studies in either speech-language pathology master's programs or clinical doctoral programs in audiology (Au.D.). Earning a BA at the undergraduate level alone does not provide professional certification for clinical practice in this discipline.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: